Abington Vale Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Abington Vale Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 53 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale, Northampton, NN3 3LN
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Abington Vale Convenience Store sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Abington Vale Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Abington Vale Convenience Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Abington Vale Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| African & Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2017 |
| Abington Park View Resid.Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Abington Vale Convenience Store
What is Abington Vale Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Abington Vale Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 19 December 2019.
Is Abington Vale Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abington Vale Convenience Store last inspected?
Abington Vale Convenience Store was last inspected on 19 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abington Vale Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abington Vale Convenience Store compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Abington Vale Convenience Store holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Abington Vale Convenience Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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